The Tory government’s problems on trade just got worse
‘The US snubbed them on the issue of ending tariffs on UK imported steel and aluminium’
Tony Burke
Website Tony Burke is President of the Confederation of Shipbuilding and Engineering Unions; a former assistant general secretary of Unite; Trade Union co-ordinator for the Morning Star newspaper and chair of the Campaign For Trade Union Freedom. He is a contributing editor of Left Foot Forward blogging on trade, international issues and workers’ and union rights. As well as LFF, he contributes to the Morning Star, Campaign For Trade Union Freedom website, and his own Power In A Union site.
Why the world’s largest trade deal is bad news for Boris Johnson
The world’s largest free trading bloc is now open for business.
Lord Frost’s resignation shows how Boris Johnson’s Brexit chickens are coming home to roost
‘The writing was on the wall months ago when Joe Biden closed the door on any quick trade deal with the UK and warned Johnson about risking the Good Friday Agreement.’
The Tories could learn from the EU when it comes to protecting those in low-paid work and the gig economy
‘The European Commission is proposing new laws to protect ‘digital platform’ and precarious workers.’
Expect the new German coalition to push the EU to be tough on law breakers and Brexit
‘Any chance of a softer approach to the Frost/Johnson’s post Brexit game playing and sabre rattling were dashed by the deal which stresses a commitment “to a common European policy’
Tony Burke: Trade unions views about ‘unnecessary’ legislation dismissed by government
‘It appears the government has ignored the views expressed by unions and employment rights experts that this legislation is totally unnecessary and is purely punitive against trade unions.’
Tory threats to EU over Article 16 of Northern Ireland protocol could badly backfire
‘Johnson and Frost are playing a dangerous game. EU watchers are predicting far from sitting back and taking it on the chin the EU may launch immediate action against the UK’
Tony Burke: Unite’s support for proportional representation is a ‘massive decision’
In an open and honest debate on electoral system reform, Unite votes to end support for ‘First Past The Post’ electoral system.
Labour can no longer sit on the fence when it comes to Palestine
After Labour conference passed a Young Labour motion on Israel and Palestine, Unite’s Tony Burke says Labour must be clear in its support for Palestinian rights.
Joe Biden put Boris Johnson back in his box
‘Johnson will now have to properly explain why there will be no trade deal with the US for the foreseeable future given it was the glittering Brexit prize promised’
